Question 1

what is the average recovery time of a hip replacement?

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6 - 12 weeks: Most patients have resumed normal activity at about 6 weeks but can take up to a year for a full recovery.

Question 2

what is a typical recovery time for a hip replacement? how soon can i return to work?

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Hip surgery: You should take your time returning to work and other activities you enjoy. Everyone heals at a different rate, and your orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist will be able to gauge your timetable for returning to these things. Hope this helps and best of luck!

Question 3

what is hip recovery time after getting a hip replacement surgery?

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4 to 6 weeks: All depend upon what kind of prosthesis is used and what surgical approach.The mallority of the time now you can get out of bed the followind day of the surgery and start ambulation with a walker and in 2 to 3 weeks can graduate to a 4 prone cane, pt is usually helpful and you can be independent in 2 months.

Question 4

what is recovery and rehab like after a hip replacement?

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Comprehensive: Depending upon the type of hip rep. Surgery, one may begin range of motion and when authorized by surgeon, weight bearing.  A therapist will work with you to restore motion, strengthen all muiscle groups needed for the hip joint and ambulation and then will begin balance, ambulatin and endurance exercises.  Occupational therapy may be involved.  This can go on for up to 4-6 weeks and beyond

Question 5

what is involved in recovery from? a total hip replacement?

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Rest: More of the hip replacement is about time and healing. There are certainly hip precautions and learning how to take care of the hip, therapy to be able to get in/out if bed, and general strengthening and conditioning to return to activity. However, it is more about resting and allowing the surgery to heal than anythig else.

Question 6

how long is the recovery for having a total hip replacement?

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6-12 weeks: Usually 6 to 12 weeks but depending on the surgery and the individual this can vary.

Question 7

how complicated is the recovery for double hip replacement surgery?

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Not easy: Obviously there are potential complications
from a medical point of view.
The recovery for a hip replacement takes
several months to decrease pain, increase
motion, increase strength and gradually
normalize your gait.
After this procedure, one can improve for
6-12 months afterward
i would suggest doing only one side at a time due to the extensive surgery and
recovery.

Question 8

recovery after hip replacement surgery is relatively short, correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Recovery from hip replacement is short involving assisted walking, falls prevention, and general strengthening.  The leg may hurt and swell for a few weeks after surgery, so pushing it too fast is unwise.  In general, though, mobility returns quickly.

Question 9

which type of recovery should i expect after hip replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: When arthritis or other problem leads to deterioration of the hip, pain is interfering with activities of daily living, and conservative care isn't working, then a hip replacement is a good surgical option. It can be done from the front or back and 95% do well. Risks include infection, instability, limb length discrepancy, nerve damage, and blood clots, but these are infrequent (&lt;5%). Most do well.

Question 10

could you tell me what are some complications of total hip replacement pertaining to recovery?

Accepted Answer

Dislocation, DVT: Complications after total hip replacement are few.  
Some of them include a blood clot in the legs, dislocating the ball, or fracturing around the implant, or getting an infection.

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